Grower Supervisor

Morepeople 01780; Brandon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading horticultural firm in Southwest Norfolk seeks a Grower Supervisor to manage three large tunnels and oversee a small team. The role involves daily hands-on work with crops and requires experience in growing hardy nursery stock. The ideal candidate will have prior supervisory experience, but motivated growers looking to advance are encouraged to apply. The position offers a competitive hourly wage and benefits including overtime and holiday.

Benefits

£14.00-£15.00 per hour

39 hours per week with overtime opportunities

31 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Management experience opportunities

Weekend rota (1 in 3 or 1 in 4 weekends)

Qualifications

• Experience working with hardy nursery stock crops, with lavender and choisya being ideal.
• Previous supervisory experience is advantageous, but ambitious growers are also welcome.
• A passion for growing and practical horticultural knowledge is essential.
• Ability to lead by example and support team members.

Responsibilities

• Manage three large tunnels and the crops within them.
• Supervise a small team and ensure high standard of task completion.
• Monitor irrigation systems and prepare stock for orders.
• Handle varied tasks including tying and training plants.

Skills

Experience with hardy nursery stock crops

Supervisory experience

Practical horticultural knowledge

Leadership skills

Job description

Grower Supervisor | Southwest Norfolk

£14.00-£15.00 per hour DOE | 39 hours per week | Overtime & Benefits

Are you ready to step up and take on more responsibility in a fast-paced ornamental growing environment?

Picture this.

You're already hands-on in commercial horticulture. You know your way around tunnels, stock, and seasonal crops.

But what if you could use that knowledge to lead a small team, manage your own section, and develop your supervisory skills in a supportive environment?

What you'll be doing

As the Grower Supervisor, you'll be looking after three large tunnels and taking responsibility for the crops within them. You'll manage a small team, ensuring day-to-day tasks are completed to a high standard, while keeping timesheets and records accurate.

Your role comes with lots of variety, one day you'll be caning, tying and training plants, the next you'll be monitoring irrigation systems, preparing stock for orders, or supporting with biological controls. You'll also play a part in overcoming the challenges of peat-free production and ensuring the highest quality plants reach customers during peak sales periods.

You'll report directly to a senior manager who will provide regular feedback and support, but you'll still have the autonomy to run your section day-to-day and make the role your own.

What you'll need

• Experience working with hardy nursery stock crops - lavender and choisya experience would be ideal, and a strong background in herbaceous perennials is is preferable.
• Previous supervisory experience would be great, but ambitious growers looking for their first step up will also be considered.
• Practical horticultural knowledge and a passion for growing.
• The confidence to lead by example and support others in the team.

What's on offer

• £14.00-£15.00 per hour (depending on experience).
• 39 hours per week with overtime opportunities.
• 31 days holiday (including bank holidays).
• Weekend rota (1 in 3 or 1 in 4 weekends - mainly watering).
• Seasonal working hours (slightly longer in summer).
• A great opportunity to gain management experience, with scope to progress

What's next?

If you've got ornamental growing experience and are looking for that next step into supervision, this could be the role for you.

For an informal chat, give me, Stanley, a call on 01780 480530, email me at [e-mail], or connect with me on LinkedIn. Don't worry if your CV isn't up to date - just send over what you have, and we can go from there.

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